Rachelle Saceda

Have an itch for some adventure, giggles, and fun hands-on activities? Look no further than Salem’s local public library! Best of all, there is no entrance fee and children of all ages are welcome. Bring the babies and young toddlers for interactive story times and songs to “shake their sillies out!” Peruse the children’s section […]

Breakfast has long been known as the most important meal of the day. Eating a healthy, nutritious morning meal truly sets the stage for how children will arrive at school ready to learn. Unfortunately, parents are no strangers to the morning battle of crunch time—wake up, get dressed, brush your teeth, grab your backpack, and […]

For some, school has started already, while many others start right after the Labor Day holiday. As we bid goodbye to summer, we have some easy morning routine ideas that will help the transition for the first day of school. With the days getting shorter, it’s important to start putting children to bed earlier to […]

“Hey! Let’s play a game!” Most young children typically squeal with delight when we asked to play a game. As parents, we can capitalize on their enthusiasm by choosing fun games that boost child development will help them practice pre-academic skills that will prepare them for kindergarten. Below is a list of easy, at-home and […]

According to Zero to Three, “In order to follow rules and understand limits, children need to develop self-control. Self-control is the ability to cope with strong feelings and stop one’s self from doing something that is not allowed” (Discipline & Limit Setting). For young children self-control might look like: a.) Stopping oneself from hitting or […]

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